Colcannon Potatoes Recipe

Colcannon Potatoes Recipe

Every Irish family has its own calcannon recipe, since it's a classic dish. My recipe comes from my father's family in Ireland. It's part of my St. Pat's menu, along with lamb chops, carrots and soda bread. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon

Directions

Place cabbage and 2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; keep warm.

In same pan, combine potatoes and reserved cooking liquid. Add additional water to cover potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, place milk, green onions, salt and pepper in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil and remove from heat.

Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add milk mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in cabbage. To serve, drizzle with butter; top with parsley and bacon.Yield: 12 servings.

Originally published as Colcannon Potatoes in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
Annual 2003, p188

Place cabbage and 2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; keep warm.

In same pan, combine potatoes and reserved cooking liquid. Add additional water to cover potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, place milk, green onions, salt and pepper in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil and remove from heat.

Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl and mash. Add milk mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in cabbage. To serve, drizzle with butter; top with parsley and bacon.Yield: 12 servings.

Originally published as Colcannon Potatoes in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
Annual 2003, p188

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"I'm from Idaho and thought I had done and seen every thing you could do with a potato. Then I found this in Taste of Home 2003. Unbelievably delicious! I was so impressed I make it every year for St.Patty's day. If you like potatoes and cabbage you are going to love this, it's a keeper!"

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Queenlalisa User ID: 15400245339

Reviewed Mar. 12, 2016

"I was looking for a recipe with cabbage in it and I saw this. I have to admit, I was afraid I wouldn't like them, but they were really tasty."

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spring16 User ID: 6916158242606

Reviewed Jan. 26, 2016

"I loved this recipe. Very tasty."

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DawnLockhart User ID: 3466471236260

Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015

"I served this with corned beef instead of boiled cabbage and potatoes. It was delicious!"

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annrms User ID: 2649709222756

Reviewed Mar. 14, 2015Edited Mar. 18, 2015

"Good!"

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pammyfisher User ID: 7472822222370

Reviewed Mar. 8, 2015

"Hi Olive! I've made this recipe before and find it can be reheated easily in the microwave. You may have to add more milk and/or butter, as whipped potatoes seem to dry out very quickly. But they will be delicious just the same. I also like to reheat and keep this dish warm in a crock pot. You can keep them warm beautifully for up to a couple of hours. Works great. Enjoy! This is a lovely recipe."

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olivesg User ID: 2503806222105

Reviewed Mar. 5, 2015

"I have MS & prepare foods in stages. Can I prepare the day before St. Pat's & warm in the oven next day?"

"Just made these for supper tonight. Cut the recipe in half, since there's just the 3 of us. But it was SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD! I'm sure the leftovers won't be in the frig long! Thanks! Hoping to make these for a family dinner some time, but till then, the 1/2 recipe will be fine for us!"

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bblatt01 User ID: 212914135884

Reviewed Mar. 23, 2014

"Very good Recipe! Make sure your cabbage is shredded fine and drained really good or the potatoes are a bit runny. After a day of sitting in the fridge and reheated, they were perfect."

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Corwin44 User ID: 7541400135868

Reviewed Mar. 20, 2014

"These were good. I served them on st paddy's day with leg of lamb and soda bread."